Make sure you're prepared! A lot of you are getting the ice storms that we've had this last week. All I can say is that they are nasty... big time!
Make sure that your heat tape is working! Your skirting and belly should be in perfect condition, if it's not, you're asking for trouble!
If you've got an outside water heater closet, make sure you keep an eye on your water heater. Cold temps can kill a water heater that's on it's last leg! I know, we replaced ours last Tuesday. We had that one day above freezing. It wasn't a pleasant install, nor was it warm. It would have only taken an hour if the former owner wasn't glue happy on galvanized pipe. Had to hacksaw the over flow pipe off. The recip saw would not fit in the tight little space left for it. I supervised, while two of our best buddies did all the 'work'.
Be careful running water at night to keep your pipes thawed. It will keep the incoming pipes thawed, but may freeze your sewer line!
Stay warm folks! It's no fun. It doesn't matter whether your used to 60 degree night time temps or 0 temps. This cold blast is going to take you down below your normal.
Be prepared!
Maureen
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